Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

WHY CAN'T...

i have a mum who cares.
a mum who will hug me when im upset.
a mum who understands when im upset and not just feeling sorry for myself.
a mum to do things with.

I have a nightmare, and get told to stop feleing soryr for myself.
she tells me im a mistake.
that i should never have been here.
she doesnt think theres such thing as depression.
thinks is just feeling sorry for yourself.

I know i was a mistake, my dad made it clear by leaving me as a baby and then overdosing and killing himself...made it very clear he never wanted to see me or wanted me.

WTF does she tell me this now???????????????????? 21 years down the line, she should have got rid of me!!!!!!!!!

Honey, first of all you are no mistake, every single one of us has a reason to be here, even though we may not see what that reason is for some time.
This kind of mental abuse is just awful, and I really feel for you.
Many many people do not understand depression, I have lost count of the times I have heard, snap out of it, or get over it.
This is not something you can get over or snap out of.
Please know that your feelings are valid, you are allowed to feel depressed, angry, sad, and hurt by what your mum is telling you.
Is there someone you trust who you can talk to, have a cry with and get every thing out?
Please remember, that you are important, that you are valid, and that you are cared about, even by someone you do not know :-)
PLease take care of yourself honey, and reapeat I am not a mistake, I am a person and I am cared about.
I will be thinking of you.
Blessings

Dear Natali,
When I read my Father's expressions on
his face, I feel he's thinking the same
way, as your dreams.
I'm a mother, and I feel your Mom wants
to hold on to you, because she loves
you, and she needs you! Are you an
only child?

Ahhhh honey but you do have something.....you have people here who care about you and what you are feeling. I wish I could help you more, but I will be thinking of you my dear, please know that you are cared about.

you are cared about..and have people here who love and cherish you..we can leave the toxicity of the people in our past behind and forge a new family of people who truely love and support us..don't give up, please

i wish i could reach out and hug away your pain..no one wants to feel like that, and all i can do is offer hope..i've been there, and even tried to take my own life. I thank god now that i failed. It was a permanent solution to a temporary problem. things can get better, it takes time and it's not always easy, but sweetie, it's so worth it..don't give up..you have too much to yet to do

Wanting to give up is something I understand. Not being loved by Mom I understand. My mom watched as my brothers sexually abused me and then said I shouldn't let them do that. I have felt like giving up many times. But I'm asking you to stay. Take just the next minute and make it thru that. Then take another one. Some days I go minute by minute. I care about you. Please don't give up.

oh sweetheart, please don't think that because your mum does not care that no one else does. I can promise you that people care, I care and if I do than many more will as well.
You are hurting now, and that can cloud how we feel sometimes, but you know what the fact people are watching what you have to say and answering shows that there are caring people out there.

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